The Unnecessary Ordeal

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PrizeSilver in Editorial / Photo Essay and Feature Story

Entry Description

MANILA, Philippines - The project depicts the ordeal of commuters and
the current state of the city during heavy rains and flooded streets.
Most of the cities intersections get heavily flooded after just few
minutes of heavy downpour which in turn causes monstrous traffic
jams across the entire city. After enduring the rain and the river-like
streets, commuters will have to fight their way to get into the next
available busses or trains; some of them resort to walking several
kilometers for hours just to be home to their families.
This torment has become an obnoxious trend to many citizens living
and working in the metro. In fact, many citizens and commuters are
already accustomed to this. Yet, the undeterred determination of
many must never be mistaken for an acceptance of a bungled situation